Like fast fashion, fast furniture has crept into our lives. You see a gorgeous Eames chair in a design-forward hotel, come home to discover it costs $3500, then start searching for replicas. The ...

Photos by Marcia Westcott Peck, Special to The Oregonian/OregonLive DENNIS Whether it's from growing up living with a grandmother or growing old living with a granddaughter — or, in all likelihood, ...

Should we try to remove the varnish? Or just apply a really good beeswax furniture polish and leave it at that? Q: We acquired a Knabe baby grand piano from a neighbor whose grandfather purchased it ...

This wobbly, old chair was made using mortise-and-tenon construction. There were nails in almost every joint. Always look for hidden nails if a joint doesn’t come apart easily, otherwise you’ll damage ...

Q: Years ago, my mother stripped most of the old finish off my great-grandmother's oak rocker. I would love to have it refinished. In addition, some of the glued joints are loose. Any suggestions on ...

While the craft of chair caning takes years to learn and perfect, Emily Uphill can’t help but think her skill at the trade might be a bit genetic, too. After all, she learned to weave cane and other ...

Heirloom repair and restoration has emerged as the latest boom pandemic trend, as Aussies seek to rediscover the emotional value of their often neglected family keepsakes. Homemakers are rediscovering ...